H-1B Visa Clinical Systems Analyst Jobs
Clinical Systems Analyst roles sit at the intersection of healthcare IT and clinical operations, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification. Employers in hospital systems, health networks, and healthcare software firms regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role, which typically requires a bachelor's degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie Data Science is the best-in-class team within its cross-industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is key to ensuring successful delivery against the program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the requirements of each study protocol are reflected in systems designs and that common data standards are used
- Ensures that systems are specified to optimize on functionality, end user experience, and data flow
- Accountable for the on-time design and delivery of new clinical systems, integrations between systems, as well any required changes to clinical systems (e.g., EDC, IRT). Utilizes project management tools to track study progress and plan work. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions
- Ensures that TA- and program-level consistency is achieved
- Interacts with and influences DSS and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives. Ensures that assigned work product is synchronized with upstream and downstream dependencies
- Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates
- Participates in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Masters preferred
- Must have 3+ years of clinical technology experience (e.g., EDC, IRT, ePRO) or 5+ years of experience in a similar technical role or in a clinical development role. Experience with common industry design and development tools preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial process
- Knowledge of CDASH and SDTM
- Demonstrated ability to influence of others without direct authority
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated effective analytical skills
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie Data Science is the best-in-class team within its cross-industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is key to ensuring successful delivery against the program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the requirements of each study protocol are reflected in systems designs and that common data standards are used
- Ensures that systems are specified to optimize on functionality, end user experience, and data flow
- Accountable for the on-time design and delivery of new clinical systems, integrations between systems, as well any required changes to clinical systems (e.g., EDC, IRT). Utilizes project management tools to track study progress and plan work. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions
- Ensures that TA- and program-level consistency is achieved
- Interacts with and influences DSS and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives. Ensures that assigned work product is synchronized with upstream and downstream dependencies
- Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates
- Participates in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Masters preferred
- Must have 3+ years of clinical technology experience (e.g., EDC, IRT, ePRO) or 5+ years of experience in a similar technical role or in a clinical development role. Experience with common industry design and development tools preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial process
- Knowledge of CDASH and SDTM
- Demonstrated ability to influence of others without direct authority
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated effective analytical skills
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Systems Analyst
Map your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to clinical systems analysis. A degree in health informatics, biomedical engineering, or computer science with healthcare coursework strengthens your specialty occupation case far more than a general IT or business degree.
Target employers with active EHR contracts
Hospitals and health systems mid-implementation on Epic, Cerner, or Oracle Health consistently need Clinical Systems Analysts and are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas. Focus your search on organizations in active EHR rollout or optimization phases.
Search LCA filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate
Clinical Systems Analysts typically file under SOC code 15-1211 or 29-2071. Use Migrate Mate to filter employer H-1B filing history by occupation code so you target companies with a verified sponsorship track record for your specific role.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating to confirm the offer clears Level I through Level IV wage thresholds for your metro area.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, and some health system affiliates qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you start any time of year without waiting for the October 1 cap-subject start date. Confirm this status during your first recruiter conversation.
Get clinical certifications documented before filing
Credentials like CPHIMS or Epic certifications aren't required for H-1B approval, but they corroborate that your role requires specialized knowledge. Have certificates, transcripts, and a credential evaluation ready before your employer files the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Clinical Systems Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Systems Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Clinical Systems Analyst roles tied to EHR implementation, clinical workflow design, or health data integration routinely meet this standard under health informatics or computer science degree requirements. Roles framed as general IT support with no clinical specialization can face greater scrutiny.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Systems Analysts?
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and health IT vendors are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Organizations running multi-year EHR implementations or clinical data migrations frequently file petitions for analysts with specialized platform knowledge. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for clinical and health IT roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and location.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Clinical Systems Analyst?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your current status is valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve it before starting, which matters when project timelines are tight.
What SOC code is typically used for Clinical Systems Analyst H-1B filings?
Most employers file Clinical Systems Analyst petitions under SOC 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) or 29-2071 (Medical Records Specialists), depending on how the role is scoped. Roles focused on EHR configuration and workflow analysis typically land under 15-1211. The SOC code determines which wage level the DOL prevailing wage is benchmarked against, so confirming this with your employer before the LCA is filed affects your offered salary requirements.
How does working at a nonprofit hospital affect my H-1B cap situation?
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or designated as a nonprofit research organization may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means petitions filed on your behalf aren't subject to the annual 85,000-slot cap or the October 1 start date, so you can begin work year-round. Confirm the hospital's cap-exempt status directly with their HR or legal team before accepting an offer, since not all nonprofit hospitals qualify.